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Newcastle vs Central Coast Prediction – A-League
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Here you will find the best prediction for Newcastle vs Central Coast in the A-League, along with match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent form and key statistics, aimed at providing the best prediction for this match between Newcastle and Central Coast.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Newcastle vs Central Coast
The best prediction for Newcastle vs Central Coast in the A-League is over 2.5 goals. In Newcastle’s last three matches, all have seen three or more goals scored. Central Coast Mariners experienced a similar trend, with two of their last three games also featuring at least three goals. A draw is not beneficial for either team, with Newcastle Jets wasting two points and Central Coast Mariners missing a chance to climb to 9th place. Therefore, this match could see plenty of goals, making a wager on more than 2.5 goals a fitting choice considering the current form of both sides.
The best prediction for Newcastle vs Central Coast
Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live bet suggestion)
Over 1.5 goals (live, double, or triple bet suggestion)
Over 2.5 goals (risky suggestion)
Match preview: Newcastle vs Central Coast
Newcastle and Central Coast play at the McDonald Jones Stadium, in this A-League match for the 26th round. The last encounter between the two teams ended in a 2-2 draw on 1st February 2025. The statistics reveal a favourable history for the visiting team, who have won all of their last six meetings. Their last match at this venue was on 27th April 2024, where Central Coast Mariners triumphed with a score of 3-1. In that match, Apostolos Stamatelopoulos scored for Newcastle, while Alou Kuol, Ryan Edmondson, and Harrison Steele netted for Central Coast. Given the significant differences in home and away performances, the home advantage may well play a crucial role in this encounter.
Team analysis: Newcastle
The home team currently sits in 9th place with 26 points, having achieved 7 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses. In their penultimate match, they drew 3-3 away at MacArthur and subsequently lost 1-2 at home to Wellington Phoenix. Notably, Newcastle has performed better away from home, recording 8 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses in their last 30 matches as visitors, compared to 3 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses at home. In their last 10 home matches, Newcastle has only accumulated 9 points from a possible 30. Their defensive performance has been shaky, conceding goals in 8 of their last 10 matches, though they have consistently scored at least once in each of those games. Out of 22 matches played, they have indeed only managed to come from behind once after conceding the first goal in 10 encounters.
The Newcastle Jets find themselves in a challenging phase with a string of negative results. Following a heavy defeat (2-6) to Western United, they drew against MacArthur and then lost to Wellington Phoenix. Despite this, they hold 9th position, narrowly ahead of Central Coast Mariners, with only a 1-point gap separating the sides. Thus, this match is crucial, as it could prove pivotal with 9 points still available in this regular season.
Team analysis: Central Coast
The visiting team is currently in 10th place, having garnered 25 points from 5 wins, 10 draws, and 8 losses. In their penultimate match, they secured a home victory against Perth Glory (3-1) but suffered a defeat away to Melbourne City (0-1) in their last outing. Interestingly, Central Coast has delivered better performances away from home throughout the season, recording 3 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses in their last 30 away matches. Conversely, they have only managed 3 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses at home, with a total of 15 goals scored and 32 conceded. They accumulated 11 points from their last 30 in league matches, with 2 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses on the road in their last 10 games.
For this competition, they are currently on a winless streak in six away matches. The most common result at half-time across these matches has been 1-0, occurring in 5 of 11 games. Their defensive performance has also been lacking, conceding goals in 9 of their last 10 outings. Central Coast Mariners rarely score first, having opened the scoring in only 5 of their last 23 matches, winning 4 of those after leading at half-time. Out of 23 games, they have faced the first goal 15 times and only turned around the scoreline once. Notably, they have scored 6 of their 16 goals in the championship between the 61st and 75th minutes.
After the victory against Perth Glory, Central Coast Mariners faced a setback in their match against Melbourne City, which can be viewed as an expected outcome considering both teams’ relative performances. Nevertheless, this defeat brings an air of anticipation for their next match against Newcastle Jets. If they manage to secure victory, Central Coast Mariners could reclaim the 9th position, swapping places with Newcastle Jets.
Best predictions for this match
Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live bet suggestion)
Over 1.5 goals (live, double, or triple bet suggestion)
Over 2.5 goals (risky suggestion)
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